Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is proudly located in Halifax, Nova Scotia which is ranked one of the friendliest cities in the world. Founded in 1818, we're one of Canada’s oldest universities, attracting more than 18,800 students from around the world. The university blends transformative academic programs with pioneering research on Canada’s East Coast.

About

History

Founded in 1818, Dalhousie is one of Canada’s oldest universities, attracting more than 18,200 students from around the world.

After the college was founded in 1818, Lord Dalhousie was appointed Governor General of Canada and left Halifax. Without his influence, the institution faltered. The first instruction was not offered until 1838.50 years after its beginning, the college was reorganized.

Research

Dalhousie Vision and Priorities

Enhance the transformative power of teaching and learning

Expand opportunities for research, scholarly and artistic work

Catalyze the intellectual, social and economic development of our communities

Take our place nationally and internationally

Build our institutional capacities

Career

The Career Information Centre exists to help students move forward in their educational and career planning.

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University Ranking

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QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

Services

Student services

Information Technology Services (ITS) empowers the success of students, faculty and staff through an overall focus on service, advising and consulting. ITS supports university instructional, research and administrative requirements. The department is responsible for all centrally managed computing, networking and telecommunications facilities, including:

University email

Central information system (Banner)

Online learning systems

Wired and wireless network connections

Student computer labs

Housing services

Dalhousie has three campuses in the heart of Halifax, close to the city’s major amenities:

Dal's Halifax campuses

Dal's Agricultural campus

Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick

Students can choose to live in residence, on-campus or off-campus.Meal plans are available to both on- and off-campus students. Dining halls are located in Howe Hall, Shirreff Hall, Risley Hall, and O'Brien Hall.

Library services

The Dalhousie University Libraries serves the needs of students, faculty, and staff by strengthening the university’s learning and research communities with the expertise, spaces, and collections.

Medical services

Dalhousie Student Health Services is committed to providing quality health care and services to promote and enhance students' good health and well-being. The services are easily accessible and geared toward the unique health needs and concerns of students.

Student Life

Campus life

The accommodation styles are as varied and unique as the students who live here. They choose from traditional residences, university-owned apartments, or the newest suite-style residence.

All first-year Dalhousie undergraduate students are guaranteed a place in residence.

Students can choose from traditional dormitory-style residences or non-traditional residence apartments. There are plenty of options.

Living on campus gets students closer to the action. They will find it easier to participate in groups and clubs. They will be more available for academic support and resources. And they will make stronger personal connections simply because they see these people every day.

Sports facilities

The Langille Athletic Centre is equipped with bikes, stair climbers, ellipticals, treadmills, and rowers in the cardio room. The double gymnasium, racquetball and squash courts are available for rental or free-time use..

Student clubs

Students in the School of Planning have formed organizations to promote a collegial community, represent their common interests, and engage in extra-curricular activities outside of their academic pursuits.

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Student Reviews

Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture

Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture was an experience of a lifetime. This campus truly encompasses the small campus feel with the top education. You learn from the professionals and get to apply it as you learn. I grew so much respect for the field of Agriculture and I know my future lies within it. You make connections for a lifetime and feel like a family. My experience here broug...

Great academics and campus life

Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars

Dalhousie is a great school to attend. Profs are dynamic and great, and they really seem to care. I have founds that the combination of small class sizes and interesting courses have broadened my horizons so much more than expected. There is also so much more to Dalhousie than it's studies, and if you choose to get involved in the community there are so many opportunities as students (clubs, vo...

Dalhousie University Review

Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars

I really liked that my program used an interdisciplinary approach. I did not like that there are not many IDS professors at dal.

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